It’s hackneyed but it’s true: the key to getting the most out of life is enjoying the little things. For example, in the office I’m working in today somebody has brought in my mom’s favorite breed of dog. Am I making it my daily mission to get a photo of that dog to send her? Absolutely.

The thing is, we can only achieve those big milestones of happiness if we make the effort to appreciate everything uplifting that’s small and seemingly inconsequential. Wholesome memes are the perfect case study for this. They don’t make a big splash all by themselves, but they are capable of improving our mood in a way that sets us up right for the rest of the day. That is always something that is worth pursuing, especially when it is this easy to take part in. Let the memes and posts below have their desired positive effect.